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Some people don't like it, but I prefer email for follow ups on jobs I am really interested in. Sometimes if you call it puts people on the spot. I like a short email basically saying
"Thank you for giving me the opportunity to interview with (insert name of company). I am writing to follow up on the status of my application. I feel I would be a great fit here. If a position should become available please keep me in mind."
Then add your contact info, thank them again, hope for the best!
@KatyElle: Thanks for your response! I agree that an email gives them a chance to respond if they want to without being in their face.
CALL (or email)!!!!! RIGHT NOW!!! You should have been following up every 2 weeks just to let the person know you are still interested in the position and you look forward to hearing their decision. There is 0 downside to following up every few weeks, it shows diligence and follow-through.
For my current position, I interviewed 3 times last May and then they had a downturn and a hiring freeze. I still continued to check in every 2-3 weeks, and 4 months later, they lifted the freeze and hired me. My Director said if I hadn't followed-up, she would have assume I had moved on and they would have begun interviewing new applicants.
CONTACT THEM IMMEDIATELY!!!
@CanAmBride: Whoa nelly!! :) Thanks for your reply...I figured that since they were in the beginning of their search, it might take several weeks to get to a 2nd round, so I didn't worry when I didn't hear from them, until recently. I also didn't want to be a pest. But I'll definitely give them a call today, especially since I"m pretty sure the position isn't filled yet.
It took my husband 5 MONTHS to get in with his current job. He interviewed in March, he started a few weeks ago. Companies are taking their time in a major way. With all their financial cutbacks they want to make 10000% sure their investment in a candidate is worth it.
@KatyElle: I keep hearing about people likethat, and I can't imagine being on pins and needles about a job for that long. I think in my field (counseling), that's much less likely, but I guess it's possible.
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I interviewed for a position about a month ago. I felt that the interview went very well and they were enthusiastic about me. I sent a thank you email promptly. When I interviewed, I was told that they were at the beginning of the process.
My question is, would it be okay for me to call and follow up? I'm like 90% sure I didn't get the job, but that 10% of uncertainty is killing me. DH suggested that I call and say that I would like to know if the position has been filled or if I am still being considered, as I have received another offer, although this position would be my first choice (wouldn't sound as run-on-y over the phone hopefully). I haven't actually received another offer...but that makes me sound less desperate. Or should I just accept that the writing is on the wall and I didn't get the job, and I shouldn't bother them? Would an email be better than a phone call? Gahhhh I hate this process :(